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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.84, 197.26 and 134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.84, 197.26 and 134.76 is: 186.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.84 : 197.26 = 134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.84/197.26 = 134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.84x = 197.26 × 134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.84x = 26,582.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,582.76/142.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.10

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